Underground Utility Locator — Field Tech (On‑Call)

GridHawk LLC; Xenia (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop and smartphone

Personal protective equipment

Job summary

GridHawk LLC is seeking a Locate Technician to accurately locate and mark underground utilities across diverse sites, including residential and commercial areas. You will use transmitters, blueprints, and maps, working independently or with a team, while maintaining safety and customer communication.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, ability to lift over 50 lbs, and passing a background check plus a DOT drug test.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State-issued driver's license.
• Ability to read, interpret, and decipher prints.
• Pass a background screening with no violations in the last 5 years.
• Pass a DOT drug test.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret prints at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground facilities using a transmitter and connection to buried facilities such as pedestals.
• Work in varied terrains and weather in construction, residential, commercial, and rural areas.
• Interpret job orders, blueprints and maps to route and perform duties efficiently.
• Perform locates and on-call locates during regular, overtime and holiday hours as needed.
• Communicate effectively with customers, co-workers and third parties to maintain a damage-free environment.
• Coordinate with management, contractors and utility customers as required.
• Operate tools and technology safely and effectively, in team or solo settings.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Print interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum truck experience

Job description

GridHawk LLC is seeking a Locate Technician to accurately locate and mark underground utilities across diverse sites, including residential and commercial areas. You will use transmitters, blueprints, and maps, working independently or with a team, while maintaining safety and customer communication.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, ability to lift over 50 lbs, and passing a background check plus a DOT drug test.